Lake Trail Road Retaining Wall & Culvert Remediation

The City of Courtenay is soliciting professional consulting services for the Lake Trail Road Retaining Wall and Culvert Remediation project, specifically for Phase 1 Options Investigation and Evaluation. The project addresses urgent infrastructure failures along the southern side of Lake Trail Road at Powerhouse Road, where a 60-meter long, 1.5-meter high segmental concrete block retaining wall and an associated 0.8-meter diameter corrugated metal pipe culvert are experiencing substantial deformation, erosion, and perforation. Technical assessments indicate a high risk of wall collapse and sinkhole development, necessitating immediate remedial measures. Additionally, stormwater assessments suggest that existing ditches and culverts in the area are undersized for 100-year storm flows, requiring resizing and environmental considerations for fish passage and the protection of Arden Creek. The selected consultant will be responsible for evaluating remedial options to stabilize the site and prevent further collapse, performing work in accordance with sound professional practices and applicable design codes. The contract requires the consultant to maintain professional liability insurance of at least 1 million dollars per occurrence and 2 million dollars aggregate, as well as commercial general liability insurance of 2 million dollars per claim. Payments are to be submitted monthly and will be paid net 30 days upon the city's satisfaction with the services rendered. All work must comply with WorkSafe BC standards and applicable health and safety regulations.